[Hospitalization of the elderly for stroke rehabilitation].
This is descriptive, longitudinal study of 400 elderly patients admitted for stroke rehabilitation to a geriatric department dedicated to this purpose. We present the demographic, medical, and impairment and disability characteristics on admission, and the outcome of rehabilitation. Mean stay was 54 days and 2/3 became independent and returned home. Functional score on admission was the best predictor of outcome, but age and social support were also significant.
Gottlieb
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Neurogeriatric Dept., Beit Rivka, Geriatric Hospital, Petah Tikva.
Kipnis
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M
Sister
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E
Lipkin
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N
Medvedev
M
M
Brill
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S
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006757:Hospital Units; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D012944:Social Support; D016896:Treatment Outcome